Date Set for Sinterklaas Dag – December 7, 2024

Downtown Orange City Central Ave, Orange City, IA, United States

Children aged pre-kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to be at Stadscentrum at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 7. Follow Sinterklaas and Piet in a parade to the City Hall where they will learn the history of Sinterklaas through a puppet show and many carnival games. The activities will conclude at 11:45 AM with singing […]

Free

Spanish Conversation Class

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.

Free

Library’s Festive Family Fun

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

The Orange City Public Library will be hosting their annual Festive Family Fun on Saturday, December 14 between 10am-12pm. Come enjoy a fun-filled time with an Elf-on-the-Shelf scavenger hunt, winter crafts, games, and a visit with Santa. Come for a while or stay for the entire event.

Library’s Holiday Crafting

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

For the tweens and teens (5th-12th grade) that have outgrown Festive Family Fun, we invite you to join us for an evening of holiday crafting on December 12, 6:30-7:30pm. Registration is required for this so please sign up on our website.

Spanish Conversation Class

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the Orange City Public Library’s conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This pilot program will meet on November 25, December 2, December 9, and December 16 from 6-7pm.

Free

City to host informational meeting about current and future housing options

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th St, Orange City, IA, United States

Dear Orange City Resident: The City of Orange City will be hosting an informational meeting on current and future housing options in Orange City. The open house will be on Saturday, January 11, 10:00 AM at the Prairie Winds Event Center, 908 8th St SE, Orange City. Included in the discussion will be the former MOC-FV Elementary site, specifically the Porches […]

Craft Night

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Due to the popularity of our first craft night, the museum is offering another opportunity to stipwerk wooden shoe plant stakes. Please email dutchamericanheritagemuseum@gmail to reserve a spot! Cost is $15.00.

$15

Mads Tolling & The Mads Men, Playing the 60s

Unity Christian Knight Center 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Mads Tolling & The Mads Men bring a fun and exciting program that is as nostalgic as it is contemporary, with re-imagined classic songs from 1960s television, film and radio. Mads takes us back to the 60s serving up fun-filled nostalgia, exciting arrangements of familiar tunes and fresh takes on jazz standards and the not-so-standard – pushing the boundaries of where a violin can go. The Mads Men will perform tunes from their critically acclaimed release, Playing the 60s, ranging from “A Taste of Honey” and “Meet the Flintstones” to “Good Vibrations” and “Georgia on my Mind.”

General Admission. Cost: Adults $20, Students $15. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Location: Unity Knight Center, Orange City | Doors open at 7 pm

Winter Reading Program – Orange City Public Library

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Illuminate your mind this winter with the Orange City Public Library Winter Reading Program! This year’s program is packed with engaging events for all ages, including book discussions, story times, creative workshops, and fun activities with friends. Don’t miss the chance to explore new books and participate in our Winter Reading Challenge. Track your reading […]

Orange City Arts Community Impact Night

Pizza Ranch 1505 8th Street Southeast, Orange City, IA, United States

Support the Arts While Enjoying Pizza, Chicken & More! Join us at the Orange City Pizza Ranch on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a special community night! A portion of all sales and cash tips during this time will be donated to the Orange City Arts Performance Fund, supporting […]

Books at The Museum – The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Join Drs. Keith Fynaardt and James Schaap for our annual winter book club. This year’s theme is literature written in the Netherlands during World War II. Tuesday, January 21, 7-8:30 pm: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Tuesday, February 18, 7-8:30 pm: Things We Couldn’t Say by Diet Eman and James Schaap […]

An Evening of Dance 2025

Unity Christian Knight Center 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Location: Orange City, IA, TBD
Cost Adults $10, $5 students, Children 5 & under free
Join us for another amazing dance showcase featuring regional dancers!
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Event starts at 7pm

Tech Tuesday

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other digital devices? Need help navigating the internet, setting up an email account, or using library e-resources? We’re here to help! A knowledgeable staff member will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your tech-related inquiries. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics […]

Books at The Museum – Things We Couldn’t Say by Diet Eman and James Schaap

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Join Drs. Keith Fynaardt and James Schaap for our annual winter book club. This year’s theme is literature written in the Netherlands during World War II. Tuesday, January 21, 7-8:30 pm: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Tuesday, February 18, 7-8:30 pm: Things We Couldn’t Say by Diet Eman and James Schaap […]

Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers

Gezellig Event Center 109 Central Ave NE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the fun at the Orange City Public Library’s Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers event on Friday, February 21, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Gezellig event center! Gather a team of four and compete to be the first to conquer a large pizza, a 500-piece puzzle, and a pitcher of your choice—pop or beer. This exciting […]

$100

Escape from the Museum – 5th-12th Grade Event

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the Orange City Library at the Dutch American Heritage Museum for this fun Escape Room for youth in grades 5-12!
Registration is required for this event.

Free

Flowers with Friends event

Gezellig Event Center 109 Central Ave NE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join the Orange City Public Library on Monday, March 10 at 6:30 pm for a delightful evening of creativity and fun! Gather your friends and create your very own floral centerpiece to take home. It’s the perfect way to add a touch of spring to your home while saying goodbye to the winter blues. What […]

$45

Scholarship Application Deadline March 14, 2025

High School Seniors Eligible for Scholarships Parents of high school seniors - Is your child planning to attend a college or technical college and interested in a line of study related to the electric industry? Missouri River Energy Services and Orange City Municipal Utilities are offering two types of scholarship opportunities: $1,000 scholarships: Must enroll […]

Books at The Museum – Etty Hillesum: An Interrupted Life the Diaries, 1942-1943 and Letters from Westerbork by Etty Hillesum

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Join Drs. Keith Fynaardt and James Schaap for our annual winter book club. This year’s theme is literature written in the Netherlands during World War II. Tuesday, January 21, 7-8:30 pm: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Tuesday, February 18, 7-8:30 pm: Things We Couldn’t Say by Diet Eman and James Schaap […]

Save the Date: Tulip Festival Extravaganza

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th St, Orange City, IA, United States

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19, 2025! Join us for a luncheon where the Queen and Court will reveal their costumes and debut their road show performance. This afternoon is the perfect way to kick off the excitement for this year’s festivities. We can’t wait to celebrate the 84th Annual Tulip Festival with our […]

Spot, Stop, & Avoid Fraud

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

This informative session will teach you how to recognize and prevent fraud before it happens.

Free

Ton Sels | The 1898 Visit of Abraham Kuyper to Orange City and Pella

Dutch American Heritage Museum 120 3rd Street SW, Orange City, IA, United States

Please join us for a special lecture by Ton Sels, a dedicated volunteer at the Abraham Kuyper Center located in Maassluis, The Netherlands. Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a Dutch politician, journalist, statesman, and theologian. He served as prime minister of the Netherlands from 1901-1905. In November 1898, Kuyper visited Orange City and Pella. The local […]